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Looking for high rental yield properties for sale? Explore listings on INTRIC and compare the latest average gross yields by market, as published by Global Property Guide.

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HouseSouth AfricaGeorge randall drive (new), Gonubie, East London, Eastern Cape, 5257
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A house in East London, Eastern Cape. The property offers controlled access with an active security response, a private pool, usable outdoor living space and a high interior specification. Held freehold. South Africa places no foreign-buyer surcharge on…

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The essentials

High rental yield properties for foreign buyers: Everything to know

Rental yield figures can be measured in different ways. These six points explain how to read the figures on this page.

  • GrossBefore costs

    Gross yield compares a year of rent with the purchase price, before expenses such as tax, maintenance, and management fees.

    Why it matters: Two homes with the same gross yield can earn different amounts once costs are paid. A local property manager can estimate a home's running costs.

  • NetAfter costs

    Net yield also takes off running costs, so it is lower than the gross figure for the same property.

    Why it matters: Net yield is closer to the income an owner keeps. Tax on rental income varies by country, and a local tax adviser can confirm what applies.

  • 15.30%A worked example

    Global Property Guide lists a two-bedroom in Johannesburg's Sandton at US$970 a month on a US$76,100 price, which gives 15.30%.

    Why it matters: The example shows how the figure is worked out, not what a specific home will earn. The seller can share the rent a property achieves today.

  • By areaAverages differ locally

    Global Property Guide lists a one-bedroom at 12.15% in Istanbul's Esenyurt and 4.71% in Kadıköy.

    Why it matters: City averages can hide wide gaps between districts. The yield for a home's own district gives a closer picture.

  • ListingsWhere the data comes from

    Global Property Guide bases its yields on median prices and rents from local property listings.

    Why it matters: Asking prices and rents can differ from agreed ones. Recent rental contracts for a specific home give a firmer figure.

  • Twice a yearHow often it updates

    Global Property Guide updates this dataset twice a year, so each figure on this page shows its period.

    Why it matters: Rents and prices move between updates. The period beside each figure shows how current it is.

Source: Global Property Guide.

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High rental yield properties: Compare average yields by country

This table shows the latest average gross yields published by Global Property Guide for five countries with INTRIC listings.

South AfricaQ2 202611.53%Global Property Guide lists a two-bedroom in Johannesburg's Sandton at 15.30%, and notes a change in data source for this latest round.
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IndonesiaQ3 20268.22%Global Property Guide lists a two-bedroom in South Jakarta at 9.42%.
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TurkeyQ3 20267.86%Global Property Guide lists a one-bedroom at 12.15% in Istanbul's Esenyurt and 4.71% in Kadıköy.
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United KingdomQ2 20267.33%Global Property Guide lists a one-bedroom in London's Wandsworth at 7.33%, and a three-bedroom there at 8.85%.
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ThailandQ3 20266.54%Global Property Guide lists a studio in Bangkok's Huai Khwang at 8.17%, and a one-bedroom in Watthana at 5.57%.
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Figures are gross averages published by Global Property Guide, based on prices and rents from local property listings. This table is general information rather than financial advice.

For the full list of countries with properties on this page, see our FAQs.

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Want to learn more about high rental yield properties?

These INTRIC guides cover city yield data, how each market works, and what to check before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

High rental yield properties: Your questions answered

Clear answers to help you plan your purchase.

What is a high rental yield property?

Rental yield compares a property's annual rent with its purchase price. A high rental yield property is one where that figure is high compared with similar properties in its market.

How do I calculate gross rental yield?

You divide a year of rent by the purchase price, then multiply by 100. A home costing US$76,100 and renting for US$970 a month earns US$11,640 a year, which gives a gross yield of 15.30%.

What is the difference between gross and net rental yield?

Gross yield uses the full rent, while net yield also takes off running costs such as tax, maintenance, and management fees. For the same property, net yield is lower than gross yield once those costs are counted.

Which countries have high rental yield properties on INTRIC?

You can explore properties on this page in these 13 countries:

  • UAE
  • South Africa
  • Japan
  • Thailand
  • Spain
  • Croatia
  • Portugal
  • Azerbaijan
  • France
  • UK
  • Fiji
  • Indonesia
  • Montenegro
Where do the yield figures on this page come from?

The yield figures on this page come from Global Property Guide, which bases them on median prices and rents from local property listings. They are gross averages for a market or area, so they do not describe any individual property.

Why can a property's yield differ from the country average?

A country average blends many cities, property sizes, and prices, so it can differ from the figure for one home. Global Property Guide, for example, lists a one-bedroom in Johannesburg's city centre at 15.76% and a two-bedroom there at 8.61%.

How should I check a yield before I buy?

You should ask the seller how any yield figure was worked out and what rent evidence supports it. It also helps to ask about service charges, management fees, and local rules on letting, and to take independent advice.

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